At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in February rose by Rs 63, or 0.20 per cent, to Rs 30,803 per 10 gm, with a business turnover of 3,323 lots.

Similarly, the metal for delivery in April moved up by Rs 60, or 0.19 per cent, to Rs 31,467 per 10 gm, with a trade volume of 160 lots.

Marketmen said fresh positions built-up by speculators in tandem with a firm global trend as the US debt ceiling weakened the dollar, boosting appeal for the metal, mainly led to a rise in gold futures prices.

Globally, the gold in Singapore climbed 0.4 per cent to USD 1,674 an ounce.